NATIONAL SECURITY

May 20 2025POLITICS

Britain and EU: A New Chapter in Trade and Security

In a significant move, the UK and the EU have agreed on a new deal. This deal aims to ease some trade issues that came up after Brexit. The agreement was announced by the UK's Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission. They chose Lancaster House, a fancy government building in London, to make the big reveal. The new deal is a big step forward. It s...

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May 14 2025POLITICS

Is a Free Jet Really Worth the Risk?

A top Democrat has put a stop on some important government picks. Why? They want answers about a fancy plane offer from a foreign country. The offer is from Qatar, and it's a $400 million jet. The plan is to use it as Air Force One, the president's plane. But is this a good idea? There are big questions about security and ethics. First off, who can be trusted to bui...

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May 06 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Deal Raises Eyebrows and Concerns

A recent business agreement has sparked a lot of questions. It involves a cryptocurrency firm linked to the Trump family and an investment company from the United Arab Emirates. This deal has caught the attention of some U. S. senators. They think it might pose a risk to national security and could lead to a big conflict of interest. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Je...

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May 03 2025POLITICS

Messaging Mishaps: A Security Slip-Up in the White House

A recent incident has put a spotlight on the security practices of the White House. It all started when a photo was taken of Michael Waltz, the national security adviser, during a cabinet meeting. The photo showed him using his phone, and it wasn't just any phone call or text. He was on Signal, a messaging app known for its encryption. What made this photo so interes...

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May 03 2025POLITICS

Shifting Power: Trump's New Security Team

The recent removal of Mike Waltz from his role as national security adviser highlights the ongoing changes within President Trump's national security team. This move comes at a time when the administration is dealing with significant foreign policy challenges, including Iran's nuclear ambitions, trade disputes with China, and conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. The shake-...

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May 02 2025POLITICS

A Big Switch in the Security Team

A major change is happening in the security team. The President has decided to move Mike Waltz to a new role. Waltz, who has been the national security adviser, is now up for a job at the United Nations. This news comes just after it was revealed that Waltz had made a big mistake. He accidentally added a journalist to a private chat where military plans were being ...

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Apr 24 2025POLITICS

Pentagon in Crisis: A Look at the Recent Turmoil

The Pentagon is facing serious trouble. The Trump administration has been firing key military and civilian leaders. This has caused a lot of worry among lawmakers and national security experts. The Pentagon's former spokesman, John Ullyot, recently quit his job. He wrote about the chaos inside the building in an article. He described it as being in a state of confus...

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Apr 15 2025BUSINESS

New Trade Barriers on the Horizon for Tech and Medicine

The U. S. government recently announced a significant shift in trade policy. This move could lead to new taxes on computer chips and medicines. This decision is part of a broader strategy to protect national security and boost domestic manufacturing. The focus is on items that are vital to the country's well-being and economy. The government has started looking into...

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Apr 12 2025POLITICS

The U. S. Military's New Role at the Southern Border

The U. S. government has decided to beef up security along the southern border. This move is part of a broader strategy to tackle various threats that have been plaguing the region. The plan involves a significant increase in military involvement, which is seen as a necessary step to maintain the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The military's new mi...

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Apr 10 2025POLITICS

The Inside Story of Facebook's Secret China Dealings

A former top executive at Facebook has spilled the beans about the company's sneaky dealings with China. Sarah Wynn-Williams, who used to be in charge of global public policy at Facebook, now Meta, has some serious accusations. She claims that Meta has been playing fast and loose with U. S. national security to make a quick buck in China. Wynn-Williams dropped this ...

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